Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC)

■ Chemical Description

--Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (abbr. HEC)

■ CAS No. 9004-62-0

■ Molecular and Structural Formula C₂H₆O₂·x

■ Characteristics

-- A kind of non-ion aqueous agglomerate, white or yellowish fluid powder, no odor no taste;

-- Soluble in both hot and cool water, dissolving faster with temperature rising, usually insoluble in most organic solvents, with good PH stability;

■ Specification

No	Tests	Specification
1	Appearance	White or off-white powder
2	Viscosity range(mPa.s Brookfield,2% solution 25°C)	150-200,000
3	Humidity,%	≤6.0
4	Ash content,%	≤5.0
5	PH value	5.5-7.0
6	Particle size 80mesh(through 180 µm)	≥95%

■ Application

--used in industry as agents of dispersing,water-holding, thickening, suspending, film-forming, stabilizing etc;

--In petroleum exploitation,it is used as stabilizer and thickening agent, lubricating agent;

--In building construction,used as thickening agent and cohesive agent ;

--In skin and hair protective articles, it can increase material density, adding lubrication and smoothness;

■ Packaging and Storage

--Packed in 25, 50kg fiber or plastic drum;

--Stored in dry place at room temperature;

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